Re:my theory of s.p.a.d.d. (Score 1)

You are such a bro for responding like you did. From my own personal experience, I most identify with your "But my every day personal life suffered" statement. An example of what I deal with everyday, is that when I wake up, it is a constant, ardous struggle to actually get ready! I will get sidetracked 4000 times before I will be ready to walk out the door. Its embarrassing to say this as a man, but I have to allow for 1.5-2 hours to get ready. I have thought patterns _exactly_ as those you described i.e. thinking about the thing more than actually being 'present' in the moment and realizing/ concentrating on whats going on. It would be irritating enough if these problems were isolated only to the time period in which I was getting ready everyday, but unfortunately they arent. Remembering things takes less of a toll on me now because I carry a Palm Pilot _everywhere_ but my actual _ability_ to remember things (even those that I want to very very much) remains poor at best. (dates, etc just as you described) My wife will often tell me something and I will "hear" it and even respond, but because I was off thinking about something totally different I will not remember what she actually said after a couple mins (althought I DO remember her telling me something). This effect is most pronounced when I am driving and she is talking to me. I have noticed that as time has gone on, driving is increasingly difficult. I am only 23! But I cannot have others talking to me and expect me to process that information if I am the one driving. Lately I have even found myself not liking the radio to be on because it is too distracting and I feel I am not being safe. I am in school now, doing very well, but not as well if I wasnt constantly battling these issues. Ive never been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, but I do have to sleep for, what I feel, is an excessive amount of time. It is typical for me to sleep 9.5 hours during the nighttime and then require a full hour nap from 12-1 or 1-2. Thanks again for answering my questions.